"Dear Sir Being informed by my son that he will wait on you in Charleston at your arrival I am happy having an Occasion of offering the sincerest welcome to our State together with best wishes for health & happiness not only present but perpetuity 1 In travels may yet remark traces British devastation afraid pernicious effects impolitic counsels and lax principles—But also discern a contrast this representation prospects vigor prosperity are now budding from unity Our American Governments which have been so strongly Assured us management which has charactered first most trying period Presidency—I hope Sir freedom be excused as moved it considerations highest esteem evermost regard—And likewise declare how People quarter myself should made opportunity receiving one amongst us who is always thought spoken affectionate emotion. We led suggest desire report intention visit Collumbia Camden first lies opposite State b?mutilated? 30 miles distance latter m?mutilated? 20—So deviation perhaps more trifling than pleasure view those Highlands afford doubtless described you2—Allow me Dear subscribe truest sentiments respect regard yr Obdt Hbe Sert"